Nonstandard Analysis

Nonstandard AnalysisThis wonderful little book by Alain Robert should bring about a complete change in the learning of NSA. The author has accomplished a rare feat in the educational literature. He has succeeded in writing a book which is simple and brilliant, deep and witty, short and far ranging. This is mathematics teaching at its best." J. M. Lvy Leblond, European Journal of Physics Brief and readable, this introduction to nonstandard analysis is based on the

and — through the mental experiment of "Maxwell's demon" — points out how the Second Law of Thermodynamics relies on statistics

Johnny Weissmuller

a teasing challenge to all who aspire to think about the universe

and everything in between: truth

" — Hugo Wolf

Geared toward advanced beginners

Additional gripping firsthand testimony is provided by long excerpts from the diary of Sergeant Major Edward L

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